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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K361 are over-ear, closed-back headphones providing better sound isolation and comfort for long listening sessions, which makes them more suitable if you prioritize a quiet environment and wearing comfort. They also include a detachable cable, a feature that adds durability. On the other hand, the KZ ZSN Pro earbuds, while less expensive, offer decent sound quality and are more portable due to their smaller size. They include replaceable cables with ear hooks and are capable of balanced audio with specific cables. Choose K361 for comfort and isolation or ZSN Pro for affordability and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K361
- Good for air travel
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro
- The KZ ZSN Pro has no clear advantages over the AKG K361.
Key differences
Noise Reduction
6.0
5.3
The AKG K361 is only fair for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
Cost
$99
$25
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The AKG K361 has a price of $99 and the KZ ZSN Pro costs $25.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The KZ ZSN Pro has excellent build quality, while the AKG K361 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.5
7.7
The KZ ZSN Pro and AKG K361 are both good for music.
Gaming
6.3
6.0
The AKG K361 and KZ ZSN Pro are both only fair for gaming.
Phone Calls
3.2
3.1
The AKG K361 and KZ ZSN Pro are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
4.9
The AKG K361 and KZ ZSN Pro are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
7.8
7.4
The AKG K361 and KZ ZSN Pro are both good for TV and video.
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How the AKG K361 and the KZ ZSN Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K361 | KZ ZSN Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2018 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.3/10 | 3.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 219 Grams | 7 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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AKG K361
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Alex Rowe | November 2019
"The K361 retains much of what makes the K371 such a winner, though it has a leaner sound, and the build changes made to trim the price down are immediately apparent. Still, it’s another excellent offering from AKG, and other companies in this fight should either be very worried or quickly designing updates to their old models."
KZ ZSN Pro
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David Becker | 2019
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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